Karla Despradel (2017)
“A program that leverages insights from behavioral science, education and design, to help youth in the Dominican Republic stay in school and out of trouble.”
Projects
Education
Guardians of the Ocean Club
Parppim Pimmaratana (2018) An in-school program that inspires children to rescue beloved ocean species by reducing plastic trash, and through them, to influence adults to do the same. Process Paper: (PDF)
Moms Make Books
Amanda Finuccio (2018) A bookmaking workshop for mothers with children between ages 4 and 12 who want sexual health development to begin at home, and include the messages and values they want to impart to their children. Process Paper: (PDF)
DogGone.Fun
Yun Ang Tsai (2019) A community helping dogs go into forever loving homes from shelters by telling real stories of the rescue world in a new and engaging experience. Process Paper: (PDF)
CommonJane
Corinne Reynolds, Danielle Shepard & Mary Beth Lumley (2019) A digital community organizer that equips citizens with the proven tools and expertise of professional activists – turning them into instruments of change. Process Paper: (PDF)
Friends with Death
Luciana Rodrigues (2019) Focusing on helping young people who have lost a parent give their grief a sense of purpose. Process Paper: (PDF)
Time In
Jade Broomfield (2017)
“A program to counteract colorism in elementary schools using mindfulness to break the pattern of discouragement, lack of confidence and stereotyping.”
Get to Know
Mohammed Al-Thani (2017)
“In a country reliant on a declining oil industry, a program to open young students’ minds to career opportunities in science and research and connect them to mentors and relevant education.”
Karaoke Club
Carmen Lopez (2017) and Irene Rojas (2017)
“An alternative space for people who are already taking classes to practice English through music.”
Lugaty (My Language)
Sara Al Kuwari (2017)
“Educational materials for helping children of Arab expat families maintain their native language fluency and avoid communication challenges while temporarily residing in the U.S.”
